National Himalayan Trekking Cum Training & Nature Study Expedition Dalhousie 2023

* About Program:

Dear students, Every year we organize a Special Nature study cum trekking expedition programme . So once again we are conducting the special National Himalaya Trekking Expedition (Nature Study) at Dalhousie. This programme includes many adventurous activities which can boost your future with courage, leadership, National Integration, team spirit and lot of fruitful achievements

Note:-These programs are exclusively for YHAI members. Membership is also available at Base   Camp/Online/State Branch/Units and YHAI Trekking expeditions are not subsidized by the Government or any donors.

*Location : Dalhousie, Chamba District of HP

*Flora and Fauna:

Flora of Dalhousie mainly comprises of alpine ranges and line of Deodar trees. Trekkers can see the deodar trees standing majestically, on the other side colorful flowers bloom in the hilly terrains of the place. Blue Bull, Leopard, Mongoose, Fox, Barking Deer etc can be seen in this region.

*Highest Altitude Gain: 9800 Feet

*BEFORE BOOK THE PROGRAMME KINDLY READ THE PROGRAMME DETAILS CAREFULLY

* Reporting Point:

Youth Hostel Dalhousie

* Program Includes:

 Simple vegetarian food, Sharing accommodation, Equipments, Training, Forest entry fee, Guidance and group Insurance

* Day Wise schedule:

# Day 01: Acclimatization, Orientation and Training

once the students will report at base camp will be taken for acclimatization walk around the base camp to gain some height for proper acclimatization.

# Day 02: River Crossing:

Students will have trek around 5 hours ascending and descending to Bada Nallah where they will enjoy River Crossing in guidance of our professional instructors and once all students enjoy the river crossing, will come back to base camp

# Day 03: Trel to Kalatop:

Students will be transported from base camp to Lakharmandi by bus where from they will start trekking to reach Kalatop which is situated at an altitude of 8000 feet from sea level, after photo session students will come back to base camp via jungle route trek which can take 05 hours approximately.

# Day 04: Height Gain:

Students will be transported by bus from base camp to Dainkund by bus which is located at an altitude of 9800 feet and will start Trek to Joth (9000ft) after photo session will trek back to Base camp which can take 04 hours

# Day 05: Rappelling:

On this day students will be taken to Panchpulla for Rappeling, Panchpulla is the nearest rock craft area to the base camp. After rappelling students will have to trek for couple of hours to reach the beautiful waterfall and after photo session back to base camp. 

# Day 06:  Recreation activity and Check out:

Group will have to check out after breakfast.

Note : Route and Schedule of the programme may change without prior notice based on the local condition.

* Who can Participate:

Nature Study program is open to age group of 10 -15 yrs. Only junior members are allowed to participate. Overage / underage students shall not be considered in any case.

ONE TEACHER/ ESCORT ACCOMPANYING A GROUP OF 10 STUDENTS WILL BE COMPLEMENATRY IN TERMS OF PARTICIPATION FEE ON ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVED’ BASIS.

* How to Participate:

Online Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online by paying program fee along with online booking amount i.e. Rs.5000/- 

We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments. After successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry 'Admit Card', 'Trekking Medical Certificate' & 'Membership Card'(Print out of temporary membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.

Offline Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on the prescribed 'Trekking Registration Form' duly supported by a 'Trekking Medical Certificate', along with a DD of requisite amount of Rs.5000/-in favor of “Youth Hostels Association of India” payable at New Delhi. The Trekking registration Form, Trekking Medical Form and DD may be sent to following address:

Trekking Department, National Office

Youth Hostels Association of India

5, Nyaya Marg, Chankayapuri. New Delhi – 110021, Contact: 07827999000

Members can also apply through our YHAI Units or State Branch in their respective area.

All Offline Booking confirmation is subject to availability of seats. National Office will send the Admit Card along with confirmation letter to the participant at the address mentioned in 'Trekking Registration Form'.